September 6, 2016 – Houston, TX –Birthday Club is excited to announce their debut EP Lighten Up, which is set to release on September 30th! The band has teamed up with Consequence Of Sound to exclusively premiere the first single off of their EP, “Having Too Much Fun”. Check it out here: http://goo.gl/ViOWkx.

The Lighten Up EP was engineered and co-produced by a close-knit team consisting of Grammy Award winning engineer Erik Wofford and Chief Converse Rubber Tracks engineers Aaron Bastinelli and Justin Douglas. The EP was mastered by Michelle Mancini (Alicia Keys, Fitz & The Tantrums) at Larrabee Sound Studios in Hollywood, CA. Birthday Club will be supporting the release by hitting the road with a series of national tours starting this fall!

Birthday Club is a new project founded in late 2015 by Stephen Wells, one of the primary songwriters in the popular Texas based psych-pop band, Featherface. The band had great success touring nationally in addition to performing as official artists at major festivals like SXSW, CMJ Music Marathon, and X-Games Austin. Birthday Club has since hit the ground running, already opening for major acts like Avi Buffalo with their full crew of Wells (vocals, guitar), Valeria Pinchuk (keyboard), Travis Peck (drums) and Josh Cobb (bass).

With excitement towards the release of their upcoming EP, Wells explains, “Lighten Up is a record that was written during a journey from one vision to another. It was written for people who could use a little help along the way. In short, it was written for ourselves.”

Dallas, TX – August 18, 2016 – Ishi has teamed up with All Things Go to exclusively premiere their new single “Bring The Thunder” today! The band is gearing up to release their new EPJuno, on September 16th. Juno is the band’s fifth independent release and third EP of their catalog, featuring a collection of songs that range from funk, nu disco, and indie rock bathed in the gospel of Prince/LCD Sound System. Ishi teamed up again with UK artist James Marsh most known for his creative album concepts with experimental UK band Talk Talk. Listen to “Bring The Thunder” via All Things Go, here: https://goo.gl/rTZmoz

In 2006, Ishi was born as an experiment between friends in Dallas, TX. JT Mudd (lead singer, producer, writer) & Brad Dale (producer, writer, synth, guitar, bass) set out to create a sound that would redefine their own voice in modern day music. Their vision was to blend the classic, soulful story-telling and organic instrumentation of traditional folk music, with the infinite sonic possibilities offered through electronic production. Experimentation quickly evolved into a journey of sound that would ultimately lead to Ishi’s debut, Through the Trees (May 2010) and Digital Wounds (April 2013), along with the addition of Jonathan Merla (drums, percussion), Rocky Ottley (guitar) and Paul Escalante (guitar) to the band.

Ishi’s ability to successfully walk the line between an ambitious studio act and a multi-sensory live experience allows them to engage their audiences in an uplifting celebration of life. Their subtle undertones of inner-exploration combine to create a concert experience that is unequivocally one-of-a-kind. Each night, Ishi intends to create an entirely unique environment of mysticism, awareness, love and acceptance. Adored by fans and critics alike, there is no denying that Ishi is an immersive experience that everyone should discover.

As musicians who consistently use their music and live shows to uplift and inspire their fans, Ishi has decided to be leaders in the music industry by using their voice to improve the quality of life for those suffering from various cognitive diseases. 50% of all digital sales raised by the EP will go directly to Music Is Our Weapon‘s ongoing effort to provide personal music programs for those battling Alzheimer’s and dementia, PTSD, Autism, Parkinson’s and various other cognitive disorders. By providing caregivers with the tools and support necessary to serve those in need with access to the music they love, they will be able to simultaneously collect data to further understand the power of music as medicine.

Ishi is gearing up to release their new EP Juno on September 16, 2016. For more information, please visit: http://www.ishimusic.com/.

September 6, 2016 – Atlanta, GA – Sister rock ‘n’ roll duo Larkin Poe have just released a brand new live video for their single, “Blunt”. Watch HERE. Directed by RajaVirdi, the video shows the band performing the soulful song to a sold out crowd at London’s Borderline venue. She Shreds Magazine premiered the visuals last week, remarking, “Larkin Poe’s latest video, for the track ‘Blunt’ illustrates the raw power of the still emerging band.”

“Blunt” is taken from Larkin Poe’s critically acclaimed sophomore album, RESKINNED, which was released back in April. A fresh version of the original album, KIN, RESKINNED includes new re-mastered tracks as well as productions by Chris Seefried (Fitz and the Tantrums, Lana Del Rey), Justin Warfield (She Wants Revenge, Nico Vega) and Wax LTD (Muse, Bon Iver, Miley Cyrus, Maroon 5).

This October, Larkin Poe will be hitting the road for another tour supporting rock ‘n’ roll icon, ElvisCostello. The tour will include stops in NewYorkCity, OklahomaCity, Dallas and Nashville, among others. For more information, please visit http://larkinpoe.com/tour.

Larkin Poe is a sister duo comprised of Rebecca Lovell and Megan Lovell – descendants of tortured artist and creative genius, Edgar Allen Poe. At a young age, the girls were classically trained on violin and piano while being exposed to classic rock icons including Fleetwood Mac and Pink Floyd. Rebecca (lead singer) plays guitar, mandolin as well as violin and Megan (harmony vocals) contributes on slide guitar, lapsteel as well as dobro. After experimenting with an array of musical styles, they found a way to blend together a sound that channels their distinct voice.

The duo has previously hit the road as opening and backing bands for Conor Oberst, Kristian Bush (Sugarland), Dawes and Elvis Costello who praises that “they have a head start on the rest of us with the unique power and beauty of sibling harmony”. With years of domestic and international touring under their belts, and a large and loyal fan base already in place, the sisters want their fans to know that their new album RESKINNED is truly their coming of age project.

August 17th, 2016 – Washington, DC – Americana-rock band, Melodime, will be kicking off the fall leg of their 2016 tour this Sunday, August 21st, with a special co-headline show at The Hamilton in Washington, DC alongside The Delta Saints. This hometown show will be the first date of a busy touring schedule that will include three dates supporting Ron Pope, one date supporting Corey Smith and 18 headline shows around the East Coast, Southeast and Midwest. Tickets are on sale now and available for purchase, here: http://www.melodime.com/tour.

This latest string of dates comes in support of Melodime’s new single, “Little Thing Called Love”. Produced by Rick Beato (Parmalee, NeedToBreathe) at Black Dog Sound in Stone Mountain, GA, “Little Thing Called Love” has been lauded by both fans and critics alike. Tune Collective describes the track as a “fun song bursting with vibrant uplifting energy,” while Kings of A&R featured the band as a buzzing act. In addition, Floyd Magazine says Melodime creates “a unique brand of Southern-flavored rock that celebrates the musical past while foreshadowing the sounds of the future.” “Little Thing Called Love” is available now, here: http://bit.ly/littlethingcalledlove

Melodime merges a slight country twang with rock and roll, successfully blending stunning piano melodies with catchy guitar riffs and sing-along choruses. Performing 125+ shows annually throughout the continental United States, the band has shared the stage with well-known acts such as Sam Hunt, JonnyLang, A Thousand Horses and Sister Hazel. Melodime has also left its mark internationally with performances in Mexico, Canada, and Europe, all while founding and running a charity, ‘Now I Play Along Too,’ which provides musical instruments and lessons to underprivileged children in the DC area, Florida and Haiti. The band is quickly becoming a fan-favorite in the festival scene, playing three consecutive Rock Boat cruises, alongside acts like Gavin DeGraw, Michael Franti & Spearhead, and NeedToBreathe.

In their hometown of Northern Virginia, the group has performed at popular venues such as JamminJava, TheStateTheatre and 9:30 Club. Melodime’s previous albums were recorded with platinum-selling producers, including Where the Sinners & the Saints Collide with Rick Beato (Parmalee, NeedToBreathe), and 3 Reasons For Fighting with Jim Ebert (Butch Walker, Cowboy Mouth).

August 19th Brooklyn, NY – Brazilian/American rock band Unconscious Disturbance have premiered their new single “Let it Rain” exclusively via The Huffington Post. Listen HERE! This is the latest track from their forthcoming EP, Let it Rain, slated for release on September 1st. Unconscious Disturbance will be hitting the road in September in support of Let it Rain. See tour dates below!

“’It’s mostly about living an alternative lifestyle,” explained drummer/vocalist Daniel Freiberg, “just going all the way even if what you like is not what is commonly viewed as the ‘right’ thing to do.” “Let it Rain,” the title track of Unconscious Disturbance’s forthcoming EP, is the third single shared by the band in anticipation of the full project’s September 1st. The song follows the high-octane visuals for their single “Eye to Eye” and their newest track “Scream,” now streaming via Downtown Magazine.

With three lead vocalists and deep roots in Latin, jazz, funk and classical music, Unconscious Disturbance most definitely standout from the crowd. On their forthcoming project, Let it Rain, the band explained that “the EP talks about the freedom that comes with embracing individuality. Be yourself, love yourself, live life to the fullest, and respect people for who they are.” The EP was self-produced and recorded by Grammy-nominated engineer Luizinho Mazzei, whose past credits include Capital Inicial and Jota Quest. The new EP follows the band’s 2014 debut album, Shooting At The Moon. Unconscious Disturbance have received praise from PureVolume, All Music, UOL Brasil, AOL Music, Red Bull Musicand more for their unique sound.

“Brazilian rockers Unconscious Disturbance have brought their funk-infused brand of alternative rock thousands of miles north to Brooklyn, and continue to impress. (PureVolume)” Since their first release in 2014, Unconscious Disturbance, comprised of Kiko Freiberg (guitar/vocals), Daniel Freiberg (drums/vocals), Tim Haggerty (guitar) and Danny Dahan (bass), have played over 100 shows across the United States, Canada and Brazil, the home country of founding members and brothers Daniel and Kiko. The four-piece recently headlined Palco do Rock, one of Brazil’s largest independent rock festivals and were also featured at Brazil’s Porão do Rock, sharing the stage with Muse and Suicidal Tendencies.

The Let it Rain EP is the 2nd release from Unconscious Disturbance, following 2014’ Shooting At The Moon. For more information, please visit: www.unconsciousdisturbance.com

August 29th, 2016 Austin, TX – Indie rock band White Label Analog have premiered their forthcoming album In Case You Just Tuned In today! Fans can stream the album in full exclusively on idobi RadioHERE. Slated for release on September 2nd, In Case You Just Tuned In marks the band’s debut full-length release. White Label Analog will be hitting the road in September in support of the project – See below for dates!

Drummer/vocalist Heath Macintosh told idobi Radio, “In Case You Just Tuned In is a veritable snapshot of our lives; A reflection of our ideas, feelings, and the experiences we’ve all shared.” The 11-track project features production credits from White Label Analog as well as Dwight Baker, Mark Dufour, Chris “Frenchie” Smith and 11-time Grammy nominated mixing engineer Mark Needham (The Killers, Neon Trees, Imagine Dragons). The result is an eclectic group of songs that form a daring alliance between traditional pop rock and today’s indie scene. KLBJ’s Loris Lowe praised their unique sound saying, “White Label Analog bring power pop rock…sunny melodies and delicious hooks.”

Formed and based in Austin, Texas, White Label Analog consists of vocalist Chris Didear, guitarist/vocalist James Millican, drummer/vocalist Heath Macintosh, keyboardist/vocalist Alison Pepper and bassist Aaron Herbster. Coming together from a myriad of musical backgrounds, the members of White Label Analog bring personal experiences and musical mastery to every single track. Bassist Aaron Herbster remarked that, “there’s something very special about finding the right chemistry of musicians.”

In Case You Just Tuned Is in the debut full-length release from White Label Analog, following their 2015 EP A Little More Time. For more information, please visit: www.whitelabelanalog.com.

“The ‘Take Me Anywhere’ video takes you along on a road trip to some of my favorite places in California and even some places I had never been before,” Kylie Hughes told Twist Magazine. The scenic visuals offer fans a look at every side of Cali-living, with mountainside views in Malibu, a stop at Salvation Mountain and a nighttime romp along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “I love being outside, I love camping and I love adventuring with my best friend,” Kylie explains, “Hopefully we don’t make anyone feel like a third wheel.”

Working with producer Mike Shimshack, whose previous credits boasts artists like Megan and Liz, Alexz Johnson, and Laura Bell Bundy, Kylie entered the music scene in 2014. Originally from Malibu, California, Kylie Hughes pulled inspiration from the laid-back lifestyle of her home state to produce her first EP. Her passion for spontaneous adventure and obvious musical talent quickly earned the songstress attention from fans and critics, landing features in Examiner, Good Day LA, K-CAL TV 9, Instyle.com,Music Connection‘s Hot 100 Unsigned Artists, just to name a few.

The Pepperdine graduate and California artist has many other musical accomplishments under her belt, having gigged both with her band and performed solo acoustic sets in numerous Hollywood hotspots (Viper Room, Hotel Café, House of Blues), and local clubs in and around Malibu (Malibu Inn, Sunset Lounge, Canyon Club). Additionally, the pop songstress also sang the National Anthem before a concert by John Mayer at the California Mid-State Fair; shared the stage with The Beach Boys in Thousand Oaks, CA and with Jewel in Napa, CA; played at the Cantinas Music Festival in Paso Robles, CA on a bill with Newsboys and MercyMe; and performed a duet in 2013 at Carnegie Hall with Michael W. Smith. The Malibu singer-songwriter has also shared the stage with Building 429 and Jesse McCartney, among others. Impressively, two of Hughes’ songs were featured in the 2013 film “Zero to 100: The Lakey Peterson Story”, and she performed her song “Paradise” at the film’s premiere in Santa Barbara, CA.

Austin, TX – August 30, 2016 – Spreading ‘pop music with teeth,’ danceable indie-rock trio Blue Healer teamed up with All Things Go to premiere their new single “Bad Weather” today! Listen to the new song exclusively on All Things Go, here: http://goo.gl/0ugdAx

Blue Healer will be releasing their debut self-titled album on September 9th. Surrounding the release, Blue Healer will be touring the U.S. with dates alongside The Ballroom Thieves and will make an appearance at Week 2 of Austin City Limits Music Festival. For more information and to pre-order the album, please visit: http://www.bluehealerusa.com/.

Blue Healer recently teamed up with PopMatters to premiere their music video for “Only The Rain”, a single that originally debuted via American Songwriter.”Only The Rain” released on the heels of Blue Healer’s first single “Luminescent Eyes,” which exclusively debuted via Consequence of Soundearlier this year. The world has only heard 3 songs by Blue Healer (“30,000 ft”, “Luminescent Eyes”, “Only The Rain”), and will soon get the chance to hear 10 more with the release of their upcoming self-titled album.

Born out of the belief that music should be fun, Blue Healer cruised into the Austin scene in 2015 with the ease of your first high school set of wheels – the wheels you got to second-base in on a neon-tinged Friday night. Mixing distorted upright bass, shimmering guitar, analog synths, and drums, the Texas native trio blends a unique mesh of indie rock and dance sounds with the familiar fabric of classic songwriting. Picture the face of pop accessibility with the teeth of basement rock n’ roll – the songs sink in and don’t let go.

Before they formed Blue Healer, members David Beck (bass/guitar/vox), Bryan Mammel (keys/vox) and Dees Stribling (drums/vox) all played and toured nationally together in previous projects, including Austin-based Sons of Fathers, where David was a primary singer and writer.

Blue Healer creates a big, unforgettable live performance that you won’t want to miss. Keep an eye out for Blue Healer’s debut self-titled album, which is set to release on September 9th. For more information, please visit: www.bluehealerusa.com

July 26th, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA – Pop punk veterans SUM 41 are giving fans a sneak peek into the making of their hit single/video “Fake My Own Death”, with a behind-the-scenes video, premiering exclusively today on Billboard. Watch it here. With over 2.5 million views on the original video and praise from Billboard, MTV, Alternative Press, Huffington Post, Mashable, Entertainment Weekly, Loudwire, Bustle and more, “Fake My Own Death” is the first taste of the return of SUM 41 and they did it in a big way. SUM 41 proves that they are back and better than ever.

Directed by Marc Klasfeld, who previously worked with SUM 41 on their videos for “Fat Lip”, “In Too Deep” and “The Hell Song,” “Fake My Own Death” depicts the band performing on a rooftop in downtown Los Angeles, where all their worst nightmares –including Kim Kardashian, Michael Jordan and Donald Trump– come to attack them. Singer Deryck Whibley states, “The song is about leaving the past behind and moving on. With the video we’re making fun of pop culture in a similar tone to some of our past videos like “Hell Song” and “Still Waiting”. We’re basically saying, that in the middle of all this bullshit we’re just a rock band doing our thing.” Fans can watch the video now, here.

“Fake My Own Death” is the first listen off SUM 41’s forthcoming new album, 13 Voices, due out October 7th via Hopeless Records. The ten-track album marks the band’s first LP in five years, following up 2011’s Screaming Bloody Murder, which featured the Grammy Nominated song “Blood In My Eyes.”

With the upcoming release of this album we see SUM 41 as an impenetrable unit putting everything they’ve got out into 13 Voices. The result is a dynamic, impassioned collection of melodic, guitar wielding, rock songs. “I can’t say whether this is our best record or not, as I don’t know if it is,” states Whibley. “All I can say is I did the best I possibly could during the toughest period of my life”.

Whibley began writing for 13 Voices immediately following his four-month stint in the hospital. The frontman recalls, “I had to learn how to do everything again-my motor skills, learning how to play guitar again… I couldn’t even walk at the time. It was really difficult, but at the same time if I didn’t have a record to make, I don’t think I would have recovered as quickly, or even at all. Writing music gave me a purpose. I had to get better.” As Whibley’s health improved, so did his ability to write songs, and 13 Voices soon began to take shape being recorded, produced and engineered by Deryck Whibley at his home in Los Angeles.

July 26, 2016 – Philadelphia, PA – Today Anthony Green has released his new single, “From What I Understand”, which is premiering exclusively on Fuse. Listen HERE. “From What I Understand”, a song about working through all the trials of parenthood and marriage, is the second release from Anthony’s forthcoming album, Pixie Queen, due out September 9th on Memory Music. Specifically, Green says, “This song represents a time when in our relationship where we fought a lot and these moments in time didn’t feel good. It was difficult for us to spend any quality time together and having three kids, we were tired all the time. You go through these phases where you don’t see like yourself anymore.” The song is about working out all of those elements to stay in a happy and healthy relationship.

Produced by WillYip and featuring contributions from GoodOldWar’sTim Arnold and Keith Goodwin, Pixie Queen, a follow-up to 2013’s Young Legs, is an intimate and stripped-down effort, featuring raw lyricism and musical execution. Earlier this month, Green released “You’ll Be Fine”, the first taste of the album, which can be watched HERE. Fans can now pre-order Pixie QueenHERE.

This September, Green will be heading out on a month-long solo tour in support of Pixie Queen. Kicking off on September 2nd in Boston, MA and wrapping on October 1st in Green’s home-base of Philadelphia, PA, the “Pixie Queen Tour” will include 22 shows across the United States, with special guests Mat Kerekes and Secret Space.

Fans can purchase tickets and special VIP bundles now, here: http://pixiequeen.co. For $50, the VIP bundle includes one general admission ticket, a photo opportunity, a signed 18 x 24 poster, a commemorative laminate, plus a three-song pre-show intimate acoustic set. For more information, please visit http://anthonygreenmusic.com.

Anthony Green first began his solo career in 2008 with the release of his debut LP, Avalon. Since then, he has gone on to release a handful of acclaimed albums, including 2012’s Beautiful Things, which peaked at No. 27 on the Billboard 200 chart, and 2013’s Young Legs, which charted at No. 67. This September, the Pixie Queen Tour will usher in a brand new era for the prolific musician.

Pennsylvania natives Green and Yip have been working together for years on music, so it made perfect sense for them to partner for the release of Pixie Queen. Yip had the vision of keeping everything under one roof, harkening back to the days of Motown, where the album was written, produced, mixed, mastered and released all within the same team. Memory Music is home to releases created in the legendary Philadelphia-area recording house, Studio 4. Yip, who has produced and engineered albums for Lauryn Hill, Title Fight, Circa Survive, Balance + Composure, La Dispute and Pianos Become the Teeth, launched the label in 2015 to highlight the community of artists he’s built around his studio and the overall vibe generated by the studio space. Each release reflects the uniqueness of Studio 4’s room and the way each artist uses it differently, creating varied albums that all carry a cohesive thread of their creative environment and Yip’s touch.

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